Get ready for a jam-packed month of events in downtown Vancouver. The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival is kicking off its month-long festival with a free Cherry Jam concert today. The concert will feature many local performers, including Eagle Song Dancers, Jou Tou, Chibi Taiko, Spakwus Slulum, and Carnival Band.

It will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Burrard SkyTrain station on Burrard and Dunsmuir streets.

Cherry Jam is just one of the many events that will take place in Vancouver this month as part of celebrating the blossoming cherry tree. To learn more about Cherry Jam and the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival, visit www.vcbf.ca.